The Basnayake Nilame of the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya, Dishan Gunasekara has accused the Police of forcefully searching his property without a proper search warrant.
Dishan Gunasekara reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today to provide a statement.
Speaking to the media after recording his statement, he said CID officers in civil attire had entered his house in Malimbada, Matara, where his 84-year-old mother and a worker reside.
“This is a big issue. The officers did not have a search warrant and were also unable to identify themselves. The Malimbada Police were also not informed of the inspection. After inquiring from the Malimbada Police, they went to my house and identified these officers,” he said.
Stating that he had no issues with his house being inspected, Dishan Gunasekara said, however, it was an issue when officers without the necessary documents entered another person’s property and disturbed elderly relatives.
“Eventually, they said they wanted to know if Deshabandu Tennakoon was at the house. Now, Deshabandu Tennakoon is also accused of similar actions. He is accused of sending a similar team without notifying the Police to Matara. The same actions are being repeated. As a citizen, I request not to do such things,” he added. (Newswire)
